Saturday 31 July 2021

Google’s New Technology Helps Create Powerful Ranking-Algorithms via @sejournal, @martinibuster

New version of Keras-based TF-Ranking may explain recent pace of Google updates. Allows rapid development of more powerful ranking and spam algorithms

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Twitter Tests New Shop Module via @sejournal, @RebekahDunne

Following Professional Profiles, Twitter announces the launch of the Shop Module as part of its wider approach to improving the shopping experience on the platform.

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Friday 30 July 2021

Thursday 29 July 2021

Instagram Search & Explore: A Complete Guide for Marketers via @sejournal, @JuliaEMcCoy

Learn how to use Instagram’s Search & Explore feature as part of your social media marketing strategy to get discovered.

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How to Use GMB Posts & Facebook Events for Local Marketing via @sejournal, @johnelincoln

Learn how to use Facebook Events and Google My Business Posts to promote your in-store and virtual events, sales, promotions, and more.

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Semantic Search: What It Is & Why It Matters for SEO Today via @sejournal, @ab80

Search engine technology has evolved, making semantic search essential for SEO. Learn what it is, why it matters and how to optimize for it.

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Google My Business FAQs: 5 Top Local Business Concerns, Solved via @sejournal, @sherrybonelli

Find answers to the questions that come up most often in the GMB Help Community Forum and learn how to solve common local SEO issues.

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Google: Suggestions for Ranking Product Pages via @sejournal, @martinibuster

Google's John Mueller offers suggestions on how to improve search visibility for product pages

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Google Changes Eligibility for Fact Check Rich Results via @sejournal, @martinibuster

Eligibility for Fact Check rich results for pages using the ClaimReview structured data has changed. Non-compliant pages will lose rich results

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Wednesday 28 July 2021

Why Intent and Design Is Important in Digital PR [Podcast] via @sejournal, @brentcsutoras

Why Intent & Design Is Important in Digital PR Our host Loren Baker sat down with the CEO of NeoMam Studios, Gisele Navarro, to talk about the importance of design and intent in Digital PR. Early in her career, Gisele started exploring formats of linkable content and testing content that was outside the norm. That’s when she realized there was a need for creative content in SEO and link building strategies. In this episode, Giselle shares her creative process for building a successful link building campaign utilizing design and ways to bridge the gap between SEO and PR. If you […]

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How to Automate Keyword Clustering by Search Intent with Python via @sejournal, @artios_io

The process of SEO keyword research can be made quicker, more accurate, and more scalable with Python. Here's what you need to know.

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Facebook iOS 14 Update Aftermath: 4 Issues & What To Do About Them via @sejournal, @closedloop

The Facebook iOS 14 update has transformed ad campaigns. See 4 key issues advertisers are experiencing and what can be done about each one.

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How to Support Your Go-To-Market Strategy with SEO via @sejournal, @TaylorDanRW

For early-stage startups, developing a robust go-to-market strategy and getting product-market fit on point is key. Here's how SEO can help.

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Tuesday 27 July 2021

TikTok Launches 8 New Features For Livestreams via @sejournal, @MattGSouthern

TikTok is rolling out eight new features for livestreams which includes Q&A, picture-in-picture, the ability to schedule streams in advance, and more.

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Pinterest Users Can Make Money With Affiliate Links via @sejournal, @MattGSouthern

Pinterest is rolling out new ways for users to earn money on the site, including the ability to earn commission through affiliate links.

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What Google Does With User Feedback via @sejournal, @MattGSouthern

Google goes over what it does with feedback sent in via the 'send feedback' button at the bottom of search results.

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10 Paid Search & PPC Planning Best Practices via @sejournal, @LisaRocksSEM

It's important to regularly revisit your paid search strategy to improve campaign performance. Take these 10 best practices into account.

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10 Paid Search & PPC Planning Best Practices via @sejournal, @LisaRocksSEM

It's important to regularly revisit your paid search strategy to improve campaign performance. Take these 10 best practices into account.

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How to Demote or Remove Organic Sitelinks on Google via @sejournal, @mindyweinstein

Google's sitelinks are great for CTR, but sometimes the links aren't the ones you want. Find out how to remove and improve sitelinks.

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Drive Traffic & Conversions: 3 Secrets Amazon Doesn’t Want You To Know [Webinar] via @sejournal, @hethr_campbell

Learn how ecommerce sites of all sizes can swipe Amazon’s top three traffic and conversion strategies when you join our next webinar.

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Are Hyphens in Domain Names Okay for Google? via @sejournal, @martinibuster

Google's John Mueller discusses keywords in domain names in the context of SEO

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Monday 26 July 2021

Don’t Let Website Redesign Projects Ruin Your SEO

Website redesign projects must involve SEO from the start to avoid serious SEO damage. Learn why and how to do it in this article.

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Google Link Spam Algorithm Update Rolling Out on July 26 via @sejournal, @MattGSouthern

Google begins rolling out the “link spam update,” which makes its algorithms more effective at identifying and nullifying link spam.

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The Ultimate Web Content Writing Checklist for SEO  via @sejournal, @ashleymadhatter

Find tips on reader experience, SEO-friendliness, and content quality. Plus, use these pre-publishing checklists for the best SEO content writing possible.

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What Is a Lead Magnet & 10 Examples You Can Use Now via @sejournal, @andybetts1

Discover what makes an effective lead magnet and learn how they can attract and convert prospects to boost your online sales.

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Do This, Not That: Your Guide to Successful Marketing in 2021 [Webinar] via @sejournal, @hethr_campbell

Join our next webinar and learn what marketing strategies are helping successful businesses thrive and grow right now.

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Why Google May Remove a Site’s FAQ Rich Results via @sejournal, @martinibuster

Google's John Mueller explains the reasons why Google may remove FAQ rich results displayed by a site

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Friday 23 July 2021

Austria Joins The Google News Showcase via @sejournal, @RebekahDunne

On 21st July 2021, national, local, and regional news organizations in Austria joined over 800 news publications by signing up to the Google News Showcase.

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Wix vs WordPress: Which Is Better for SEO? via @sejournal, @AdamHeitzman

Wix and WordPress are two of the most popular website solutions. Which one is better for SEO? Read on to find out!

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25 Essential Social Media Marketing Apps for Your Smartphone via @sejournal, @brentcsutoras

This all-star lineup of social media marketing apps makes it easy to manage everything from collaboration and content creation to analytics.

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Google: How to Use Search Operators for SEO via @sejournal, @martinibuster

New Google Advanced SEO support page shows how to use search operators for identifying errors and making improvements

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Thursday 22 July 2021

Akamai Outage Pulls Major Sites Offline Globally via @sejournal, @martinibuster

Major outage at Akamai Edge and GTM service brings down major websites around the world.

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Google Expands ‘About This Result’ With Info On Ranking Factors via @sejournal, @MattGSouthern

Google is expanding the ‘About This Result’ panel with information about what factors went into ranking a page in search results.

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Google’s 5 Best Practices For Optimizing Deal Pages via @sejournal, @MattGSouthern

After making deal pages free for all ecommerce stores, Google offers six best practices to follow to optimize the pages for search results.

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Google: Keep Redirects Live For One Year via @sejournal, @MattGSouthern

Google’s Gary Illyes advises keeping redirects in place for at least one year in order to ensure ranking signals are passed permanently.

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7 GA4 Features That Will (Hopefully) Make You Hate It Less via @sejournal, @brie_e_anderson

You may not love Google Analytics 4 any time soon, but there are a few things to like. Learn about some promising GA4 features here.

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How to Use Python to Parse & Pivot Server Log Files for SEO via @sejournal, @williamjnye

Save time and money by automating the parsing, validation, and pivoting of log file data for SEO using Python (with script).

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Twitter Tests Voting On Tweets via @sejournal, @RebekahDunne

Twitter carries out an experiment that gives users the option to 'down vote’ or up vote’ a reply within a Twitter conversation.

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12 Facebook Ads Features Every Marketer Should Know via @sejournal, @afhammer

Facebook Ads offers many tools and features that marketers should know about. Learn about 12 that can help elevate your campaigns.

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5 Ways Brands Can Build an Enterprise SEO Culture

Master how to create a culture of SEO across your Enterprise. Build your SEO Centre of Excellence and scale your operation.

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How Long to Re-rank a Rehabilitated Website via @sejournal, @martinibuster

Google's John Mueller provides a detailed answer as to how long it takes to re-rank a rehabilitated website and why it takes so long

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Wednesday 21 July 2021

5 Ways to Take Your Small Business Marketing to the Next Level via @sejournal, @CallRail

A survey of 600 small business owners reveals their marketing strategies and plans in the “new normal.” Here are key takeaways from CallRail's survey.

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LinkedIn Offers Free Marketing Certification Program via @sejournal, @MattGSouthern

LinkedIn is now offering a free marketing certification program that anyone can take to become an accredited LinkedIn marketing expert.

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Google’s New 3-Strike Policy – The Checks & Balances via @sejournal, @hoffman8

Learn what counts as a strike, how to get strikes removed, how strikes accumulate over time and the associated penalties.

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Google Launches Free Deals Listings in Search Results via @sejournal, @MattGSouthern

Google is rolling out a new way for ecommerce stores to list deals in search results, which is currently free for all merchants.

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How to Understand User Behavior With Google Analytics via @sejournal, @azarchick

Want to increase conversions and ROI? Analyzing site traffic and understanding user behavior via Google Analytics will help. Here's how.

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PPC for SaaS Marketing: 6 Proven Ways to Use Paid Search via @sejournal, @timothyjjensen

Reaching the right in-market buyers for SaaS products can be challenging. Learn 6 specific PPC platforms and ad formats that can help.

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3 Simple PageSpeed & Core Web Vital Hacks for WordPress via @sejournal, @beanstalkim

Waited until the last minute and now you need to get your Core Web Vital numbers up? Try these hacks to get it done.

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WordPress 5.8 Released With Nearly 300 New Features & Fixes via @sejournal, @martinibuster

A major version upgrade of WordPress was released, version 5.8, containing nearly 300 improvements and new features

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Tuesday 20 July 2021

Google: No SEO Advantage to Dedicated Hosting via @sejournal, @MattGSouthern

Google’s John Mueller affirms that dedicated web hosting does not have an SEO advantage over shared hosting.

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An SEO Breakdown of Reputation as an E-A-T Factor via @sejournal, @GuarantRemovals

Learn what Google's E-A-T guidelines might mean for your industry and how reputation management can protect your brand's SEO.

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Google’s 7 Tips For Analyzing a Google Search Traffic Drop via @sejournal, @MattGSouthern

Google gives site owners seven tips for analyzing the main causes of drops in organic search traffic.

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6 Redirect Mistakes That Can Wreak Havoc on Your Site’s Traffic via @sejournal, @makhyan

Redirects are often part of a site’s evolution, but mistakes can impact traffic and rankings. Learn how to avoid common redirect issues.

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How Do You Outrank Bigger Sites for High Competition Keywords? via @sejournal, @rollerblader

How can you compete against much larger competitors on a valuable keyword? Ask these important questions to improve your SEO strategy.

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How to Work With an SEO Agency (And Secrets They Won’t Tell You) via @sejournal, @tonynwright

There are secrets to building a good SEO agency-client relationship. Learn how to grow, nurture, and get the most out of this partnership.

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Why First-Party Data Should Lead Your Organic Search Strategy via @sejournal, @lorenbaker

Discover how leveraging first-party data can inform your SEO strategy and drive more profitable and sustainable revenue.

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Why GoogleBot Doesn’t Crawl Enough Pages on Some Sites via @sejournal, @martinibuster

Google's John Mueller explains the factors that influence how many pages from a site get crawled... and why some pages are not crawled

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Everything You Need to Know About Twitter Advanced Search via @sejournal, @jonleeclark

Twitter Advanced Search can help with market analysis, competitive research, geotargeting & more. Learn how to maximize this feature here.

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Bing Clarity Rage Clicks Report Helps Improve via @sejournal, @martinibuster

Bing explains how rage clicks indicate a poor user experience and how the free Clarity heat map feature identifies them

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Mueller Asked About Lag in Google Search Console Indexing Report via @sejournal, @martinibuster

Google's John Mueller explains what looks like a bug in Search Console that reports indexed URLs as crawled but not indexed

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Monday 19 July 2021

Facebook Pay Rolling Out to Shopify Sites in August via @sejournal, @MattGSouthern

Facebook Pay will be available as a checkout option for all Shopify sites in the US starting this August.

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Often Forgotten SEO Audit Issues to Boost Your Performance [Podcast] via @sejournal, @brentcsutoras

Our host, Loren Baker, is joined by an SEO analyst and expert, Joe Hall of Hall Analysis. Joe shares his insights and everything you need to know about performing a successful SEO audit. What makes a website stand out? Are you – or your clients – making an elaborate effort to make your presence known? With Joe’s vast experience collaborating with the world’s largest Fortune 500 companies and Silicon Valley Startups, strategy development and in-depth SEO analysis are right up in his alley. In this episode, Joe enlightens us with often-forgotten SEO auditing issues, like: how to recognize your limitations, […]

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YouTube Rolls Out 3 Updates For Live Streams via @sejournal, @MattGSouthern

YouTube’s path toward feature parity with Twitch continues as the company announces three updates exclusively for livestreams.

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Google Launches New Way to Optimize Videos For Search via @sejournal, @MattGSouthern

Google has a new way to optimize videos for search results when they’re published on a creator’s own website rather than YouTube.

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Amazon SEO Keyword Research: 3 Proven Methods via @sejournal, @AMZRobynJohnson

A comprehensive, targeted Amazon keyword list helps you optimize your product listings. Here are 3 ways to do Amazon SEO keyword research.

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6 Tips for Choosing the Right Enterprise Search Solution via @sejournal, @marktraphagen

How do you choose the best enterprise search solution for your organization? Learn how to evaluate your options and what questions to ask.

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5 Awesome Spreadsheet Apps for the iPhone via @sejournal, @JuliaEMcCoy

There are plenty of spreadsheet apps, but how do you choose the right one? Here’s how to find the best spreadsheet app for iPhone.

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How Marketers Can Thrive in a Remote-First Landscape [Webinar] via @sejournal, @hethr_campbell

Join our next webinar and learn strategies for thriving in the new normal and maximizing your marketing opportunities today and beyond.

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Long-Tail SEO Strategy: Why & How to Target High-Intent Keywords via @sejournal, @ab80

Learn the benefits of using highly targeted search terms packed with intent. Here's how to find long-tail keywords and use them to your advantage.

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Friday 16 July 2021

Google Shares 5 Insights Into Appearing in Google News via @sejournal, @MattGSouthern

Google shares five insights that can help site owners better understand how news appears on surfaces like Google News and Google Search.

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The Ultimate SEO Content Creation Guide via @sejournal, @ronlieback

Learn how to think like an SEO pro to get all of your content performing its best. See how in this complete content creation guide.

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Top 40 Viral Videos of All Time via @sejournal, @gregjarboe

There's a lot to be learned from viral video content. These top 40 videos give marketers insight and useful, practical takeaways.

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WordPress 5.9 May Boost a Core Web Vitals Metric by Up to 33% via @sejournal, @martinibuster

Proposed update for WordPress 5.9 may automatically improve Largest Contentful Paint scores by significant margins

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Thursday 15 July 2021

Twitter Ends Fleets 9 Months After Launch via @sejournal, @MattGSouthern

Twitter is giving up on Fleets nine months after rolling it out to everyone, saying the feature didn’t accomplish what the company hoped it would.

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WooCommerce Vulnerability Affects Millions of WordPress Sites via @sejournal, @martinibuster

WooCommerce announced a patch for a critical vulnerability that is rolling out as a forced update. Publishers urged to check if updated

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YouTube Begins Adding Chapters to Videos Automatically via @sejournal, @MattGSouthern

YouTube is now automatically adding chapters to videos by default — a new feature that can be turned on or off from the settings panel.

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Google Launches Free Tools For Travel Marketers via @sejournal, @MattGSouthern

Google is launching free tools designed to help travel marketers make more informed decisions based on search data for destinations and hotels.

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News Site Created To Oppose Google And Facebook Fails via @sejournal, @RebekahDunne

A platform owned by News Corp which aimed to operate outside of Google and Facebook’s ‘alleged bias’ closes down after 18 months of operation.

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10 Most Common SEM Mistakes and How to Avoid Them via @sejournal, @jonkagan

Mistakes in SEM can be expensive and disastrous. These 10 can cost you the success of campaigns or career — learn how to avoid them.

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The Ultimate Guide to Yandex SEO via @sejournal, @TaylorDanRW

Learn everything you need to know about Yandex SEO including on-page and off-page SEO, mobile and image optimization, keyword research & more.

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10 Companies Winning at Instagram Advertising via @sejournal, @ADiSilvestro

See how Honeybook, OwletCare, Chipotle and other savvy brands are winning at Instagram advertising with exceptionally creative content.

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Wednesday 14 July 2021

Google Search Console Adds Link to AMP Page Experience Guide via @sejournal, @MattGSouthern

Google Search Console will now direct site owners to additional resources when they’re debugging AMP page experience issues.

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Google Teams Up With GoDaddy via @sejournal, @RebekahDunne

Google announces a new partnership with GoDaddy to help eCommerce merchants gain higher visibility online.

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Google Fined €500 Million For French News Negotiation Breach via @sejournal, @RebekahDunne

Google has been fined by France’s antitrust authority and given two months to put forward new proposals before additional fines are given.

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5 Top Enterprise Local SEO Challenges (& How To Solve Them) via @sejournal, @localseoguide

Enterprise brands face unique challenges in local SEO. Learn 5 of the most common and how to solve them for more effective enterprise local.

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When (& When Not) to Write Meta Descriptions via @sejournal, @s_watts_seo

Meta descriptions can still be important – but they aren’t always. Now, not all webpages need to have one. Here's what you need to know.

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How Spanish Transcreation Drives Marketing Success in Global Markets via @sejournal, @ZephSnapp

Translation may not satisfy customer needs in various markets. Learn what transcreation is and how it supports marketing to Spanish speakers.

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14 Facebook Remarketing Strategies to Test via @sejournal, @hoffman8

Companies can always find ways to re-engage their prospects through remarketing. Here are 14 ways you can leverage Facebook to do this.

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Tuesday 13 July 2021

Facebook Groups Can Designate Subject Matter Experts via @sejournal, @MattGSouthern

In an update to Facebook Groups, administrators can now assign knowledgeable members the role of subject matter expert.

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Google On Whether Sites Should Hide Affiliate Links via @sejournal, @MattGSouthern

Google's John Mueller answers a question about affiliate links and whether it's beneficial to hide them from search engines.

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Google Launches New Structured Data For Job Listings via @sejournal, @MattGSouthern

Google is introducing a new structured data markup property for job listings that allow prospects to apply directly on the employer's website.

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Your Guide to Google E-A-T & SEO [Ebook] via @sejournal, @MrDannyGoodwin

Want to create content that will help your Google rankings? Boost your Expertise, Authoritativeness, and Trust. Get this ebook to learn how.

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5 Examples of Awesome Mobile Landing Pages via @sejournal, @martinibuster

Mobile landing pages can be powerful for both sales and lead generation. Learn how to improve yours with these 5 landing page examples.

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5 Ways to Find New Customers & Grow Your Global Business via @sejournal, @motokohunt

Learn how to leverage your own data and numerous data repositories to identify new customers and markets in other countries.

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Top 8 Skills Every Great SEO Professional Needs to Succeed via @sejournal, @RyanJones

Do you have what it takes to build a career in SEO? You'll need certain skills to be successful. Learn what those skills are here.

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Changes to Infrastructure May Trigger Indexing Drop via @sejournal, @martinibuster

Google's John Mueller explains why making major website infrastructure changes may cause Google to drastically slow down web page crawling

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Google July 2021 Update is Over – What Happened? via @sejournal, @martinibuster

Google's July 2021 Core Update is over and the search marketing community experiences it differently depending on strategy

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Monday 12 July 2021

Master Dynamic Backlink Management with the Semrush Link Building Suite via @sejournal, @semrush

Here's how Semrush's newly improved link building suite can help you work more efficiently and produce better results.

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4 Effective Ecommerce Link Building Strategies via @sejournal, @_kevinrowe

Link building for your ecommerce site can be a challenge, but it's worth the effort. Use these 4 strategies, and watch your site thrive.

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How to Set Up Offline Conversions in Google Ads via @sejournal, @navahf

Offline conversion tracking is fast becoming necessary because of recent updates and changes. Learn to set them up, plus underlying functions and strategies.

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Why First-Party Data Should Lead Your SEO Strategy [Webinar] via @sejournal, @lorenbaker

Learn how first-party data can inform your SEO strategy and drive more profitable and sustainable revenue when you join our next live webinar.

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5 Simple Steps to Set Up Video Extensions in Microsoft Ads via @sejournal, @hoffman8

Microsoft Ads' video extensions are officially here and we've got everything you need to know to get started with them.

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Google Answers Question About Relevant Link Exchanges via @sejournal, @martinibuster

John Mueller discusses Google's policy on link exchanges and how its algorithm deals with them

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Google Affirms the Value of Outreach Link Building via @sejournal, @martinibuster

Google's John Mueller expressed approval of asking for links as a link building and promotional strategy... within limits

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When Revamping a Site Can Negatively Impact Rankings via @sejournal, @martinibuster

Google's John Mueller explains the kinds of website changes that could impact search performance including seeing the site as brand new

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Sunday 11 July 2021

Friday 9 July 2021

8 Enterprise SEO Skills That Add Value for Your Team & Career via @sejournal, @jes_scholz

Enterprise SEO is among the most enduring marketing strategies for large websites. Learn the SEO skills you need for enterprise success.

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Shopify SEO – How Shopify Is Making Their SEO Better [Podcast] via @sejournal, @brentcsutoras

Loren Baker, our host, spoke with Kevin Indig of Shopify, who shared his insights into the challenges of Enterprise SEO and e-commerce with us. In this episode, we’ll learn about Shopify and its features, as well as its benefits and drawbacks and how it helps businesses and startups gain exposure. If you feel this show gives you the tools to improve your SEO and create brand awareness, make sure to subscribe not to miss any episode. Leave a five-star rating, review, and share to help more entrepreneurs grow their businesses. 0:46: Who is Kevin Indig? 5:46: Managing Discontinued Items 9:23: […]

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Thursday 8 July 2021

How to Optimize for Google Featured Snippets: A 12-Step Guide via @sejournal, @himani_kankaria

Featured snippets can help boost brand reputation and drive organic traffic. Learn how to optimize for them in this step-by-step guide.

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Stop Pausing Underperforming Google Ads Campaigns & Grow Your Account via @sejournal, @GrpTwentySeven

Discover the dangers of routinely pausing underperforming Google Ads campaigns and sinking all your budget into top performers only. Learn what to do instead.

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10 Visual Content Marketing Trends for 2021 via @sejournal, @JuliaEMcCoy

How are visual content marketing trends reshaping brands' content strategy right now? You'll want to keep an eye on these top trends.

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Google Offers 5 Content Creation Tips for Success via @sejournal, @martinibuster

Tips for creating a sustainable content strategy as suggested by successful content creators

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Wednesday 7 July 2021

Google’s John Mueller: Sometimes There’s No SEO Solution via @sejournal, @MattGSouthern

Google’s John Mueller tells a frustrated site owner sometimes there’s no SEO solution that will make a site rank better in search results.

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Google Explains Why A Site May Rank For Unusual Keywords via @sejournal, @MattGSouthern

Google's John Mueller explains why a website might show up for keywords that seem unusual or not related to what the site is about.

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New Google Easter Egg For 20th Anniversary of Legally Blonde via @sejournal, @MattGSouthern

Google is celebrating the 20th anniversary of the movie Legally Blonde with a new Easter egg and splash of pink text in the SERPs.

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10 WordPress Mistakes to Avoid via @sejournal, @jeremyknauff

WordPress is a powerful tool with an array of options available to you. But these can be cause for mistakes, too. Read about them here.

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SEO Salary Report 2021: How Much SEO Pros Get Paid via @sejournal, @theshelleywalsh

How much do SEO professionals make? See the average SEO salary by job title and years of experience in survey findings from 2,300+ respondents.

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SEO Salary Report 2021: How Much SEO Pros Get Paid via @sejournal, @theshelleywalsh

How much do SEO professionals make? See the average SEO salary by job title and years of experience in survey findings from 2,300+ respondents.

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How to Get Ready for Google’s Page Experience Update via @sejournal, @krisjonescom

It's not too late to prepare for the Google Page Experience update even as it's rolling out. Learn how to get the edge in Search.

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Why First-Party Data Should Lead Your Organic Search Strategy [Webinar] via @sejournal, @lorenbaker

Join our next webinar and discover how first-party data can inform your SEO strategy and drive more profitable and sustainable revenue.

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6 Ways to Use Video Editing Software to Grow Your Brand Online

Using video and multimedia software can be a game-changer for your marketing strategy. Here are some ways to leverage video for your brand.

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Microsoft Advertising Announces New Multimedia Ads For Search via @sejournal, @hoffman8

Microsoft Advertising has launched a new ad format. Here's what it looks like, how to create it & everything else you need to know!

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5 Things Google Analytics Can’t Tell You & How to Get the Missing Info via @sejournal, @KayleLarkin

Google Analytics was not intended to do everything. Here are 5 things GA can't tell you and how to get the missing information.

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Google Search Quality: Hacking the Most Problematic Spam via @sejournal, @martinibuster

Google discusses the most problematic kind of spam and how to prevent it

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How to Integrate Your Product Into Your Performance Marketing via @sejournal, @hethr_campbell

Learn ways to boost your SaaS conversion and activation rates with product-led marketing, and see real-life examples from top SaaS companies.

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Google Offers Advice on Top Ranked Spammy Competitors via @sejournal, @martinibuster

What to do about top ranked competitors who are breaking all the rules and laughing all the way to the bank

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Google: Improving 3rd Party Metrics Won’t Boost Rankings via @sejournal, @martinibuster

A member of Google's Search Quality team said he's never seen search rankings impact from improving 3rd party authority scores

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Tuesday 6 July 2021

TikTok Triples Length of Videos via @sejournal, @MattGSouthern

TikTok is tripling the maximum length of videos, increasing the time limit from 60 seconds to 3 minutes.

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Google Cautions Against Using Too Many Internal Links via @sejournal, @MattGSouthern

Google’s John Mueller explains that using too many internal links on the same page can dilute their value, and goes over what to do instead.

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Top 10 Enterprise SEO Trends You Need to Know in 2021 via @sejournal, @shuey03

Enterprise SEO trends can help guide the website and digital marketing improvements that drive traffic, brand recognition, and revenue.

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How to Plan an Affiliate Marketing Strategy for Content Creators via @sejournal, @rajnijjer

You're creating great content, and starting an affiliate program can help boost sales and generate leads for your business. Here's how.

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Are Exchanged or Reciprocal Links Okay with Google? via @sejournal, @tonynwright

Link exchanges are against Google’s Webmaster Guidelines and can result in manual penalties. Learn how to navigate this when building links.

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Microsoft Advertising Announces June Product Releases & Updates via @sejournal, @hoffman8

Today, Microsoft Advertising announced its July product releases and updates. Here’s what advertisers need to know!

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Monday 5 July 2021

Friday 2 July 2021

10 Tips for Successfully Outsourcing Enterprise SEO via @sejournal, @wburton27

How do you know if you should outsource in SEO and which vendor to choose? Check out these 10 important things before making a decision.

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10 Tips for Facebook Ad Creative via @sejournal, @timothyjjensen

Get inspired and create your most engaging, compelling Facebook Ads creative yet with these expert tips and real-world examples.

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How to Find People to Follow on Snapchat via @sejournal, @JuliaEMcCoy

Stuck trying to figure out Snapchat? Here's an easy guide to making new friends and finding awesome Snapchats to follow.

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Thursday 1 July 2021

Instagram: “We’re No Longer A Photo Sharing App” via @sejournal, @MattGSouthern

Head of Instagram, Adam Mosseri, announces further expansion into video as he states that his company's app is about more than just photo sharing.

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Google July 2021 Core Update Begins Rolling Out via @sejournal, @MattGSouthern

Google is releasing a broad core algorithm update today on July 1, 2021. This is update was announced last month and is now rolling out.

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A Guide to Responding to Positive and Negative Yelp Reviews via @sejournal, @seo_travel

Positive and negative Yelp reviews all warrant a reply, and doing so can have a big impact. Here’s all you should know before you start responding.

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Google Is a Librarian: Teaching SEO to Non-Specialists via @sejournal, @claudiafaceoff

Using an analogy in your SEO training can be an incredibly powerful teaching tool. Learn how it can help unlock the SEO potential of non-specialists.

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5 Reasons Your Facebook Ads Aren’t Converting & How to Improve Them via @sejournal, @krisjonescom

Facebook advertising is one of the best tools available but even experienced digital marketers can run into these challenging issues in their campaigns.

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